New tool for back-to-school
It used to be that the biggest issues at back-to-school time were finding everything on the school supplies list and remembering who likes the crusts cut off the brown bag PB&J. But nowadays, responsible adults need to consider the risks if children’s personal information — like a Social Security number on a registration form, permission slip, or health document — winds up in the wrong hands.
Scammers target businesses with fake FTC email
That email claiming to be from the FTC saying your business has complaints against it? It’s not from us. It’s a malicious hoax that may install malware on your computer if you click on it.
What should you do?
Delete it. Don’t open it. Don’t click the links.
Right on the money
Two announcements today underscore a key FTC enforcement priority: getting money back for people deceived by companies’ illegal practices.
Widgets, whatzits, and whaddayacallems
The FTC just announced more settlements with companies that falsely promised to help homeowners facing foreclosure. “Not relevant to our business,” you say? Think again.
For a few dollars more
No, not the Sergio Leone classic western, but the latest word from the FTC about the fee for telemarketers for complying with Do Not Call. It’s only right to tell people upfront what something’s going to cost.
